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Not only is an '''eveningstar''' the opposite of a morningstar, it's also a superior weapon. They have the highest base damage of any one-handed weapon, often competing with the faster [[demon whip]]s/[[sacred scourge]]s for overall damage/turn. Unfortunately, they are quite rare. | Not only is an '''eveningstar''' the opposite of a morningstar, it's also a superior weapon. They have the highest base damage of any one-handed weapon, often competing with the faster [[demon whip]]s/[[sacred scourge]]s for overall damage/turn. Unfortunately, they are quite rare. | ||
| + | ==Strategy== | ||
===Compared to demon whips=== | ===Compared to demon whips=== | ||
| − | The differences between [[demon whip]]s | + | The differences between eveningstars and [[demon whip]]s are small. A +9 [[brand]]ed eveningstar is enough to win you the game, as is a +9 branded demon whip. Therefore, you should generally be using the weapon that you find ''first'', as it allows you to use up [[scrolls of enchant weapon]] faster. |
There are cases where specific comparison is warranted. Against a 0 AC opponent, a +0 demon whip is roughly 2.6% stronger than a +0 eveningstar. The demon whip attacks faster, so it is penalized more by [[AC]], and conversely benefits more from [[slaying]] and [[auxiliary attack]]s. | There are cases where specific comparison is warranted. Against a 0 AC opponent, a +0 demon whip is roughly 2.6% stronger than a +0 eveningstar. The demon whip attacks faster, so it is penalized more by [[AC]], and conversely benefits more from [[slaying]] and [[auxiliary attack]]s. | ||
Characters with lots of auxiliary attacks, like [[Vine Stalker]]s and monstrous [[Demonspawn]] will prefer a demon whip. Otherwise, it is mostly even, slightly favored towards the eveningstar. This is independent of a character's [[strength]] or skill. | Characters with lots of auxiliary attacks, like [[Vine Stalker]]s and monstrous [[Demonspawn]] will prefer a demon whip. Otherwise, it is mostly even, slightly favored towards the eveningstar. This is independent of a character's [[strength]] or skill. | ||
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Revision as of 11:33, 15 June 2023
| Name | Eveningstar |
|---|---|
| Skill | Maces & Flails |
| Damage | 15 |
| Accuracy | -1 |
| Base delay (%) | 15 |
| Min delay | 7 at skill 16 |
| Hands | 1H |
| Size | Medium |
| Ranged? | No |
| The opposite of a morningstar. |
Not only is an eveningstar the opposite of a morningstar, it's also a superior weapon. They have the highest base damage of any one-handed weapon, often competing with the faster demon whips/sacred scourges for overall damage/turn. Unfortunately, they are quite rare.
Strategy
Compared to demon whips
The differences between eveningstars and demon whips are small. A +9 branded eveningstar is enough to win you the game, as is a +9 branded demon whip. Therefore, you should generally be using the weapon that you find first, as it allows you to use up scrolls of enchant weapon faster.
There are cases where specific comparison is warranted. Against a 0 AC opponent, a +0 demon whip is roughly 2.6% stronger than a +0 eveningstar. The demon whip attacks faster, so it is penalized more by AC, and conversely benefits more from slaying and auxiliary attacks.
Characters with lots of auxiliary attacks, like Vine Stalkers and monstrous Demonspawn will prefer a demon whip. Otherwise, it is mostly even, slightly favored towards the eveningstar. This is independent of a character's strength or skill.
| Image | |
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| Mundane | 
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| Magical | 
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| Artifact | 
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| Unrandart | |
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| Sceptre of Torment | 
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History
- Prior to 0.23, the unrandart sceptre of Torment was a staff.
- Prior to 0.12, eveningstars had only 14 base damage.
| Weapons | |
|---|---|
| Axes | Battleaxe • Broad axe • Executioner's axe • Hand axe • War axe |
| Maces & Flails | Club • Demon whip • Dire flail • Eveningstar • Flail • Giant club • Giant spiked club • Great mace • Mace (Hammer) • Morningstar • Sacred scourge • Whip |
| Long Blades | Demon blade • Double sword • Eudemon blade • Falchion • Great sword • Long sword • Scimitar • Triple sword |
| Polearms | Bardiche • Demon trident • Glaive • Halberd (Scythe) • Spear • Trident • Trishula |
| Ranged Weapons | Arbalest • Hand cannon • Longbow • Orcbow • Shortbow • Sling • Triple crossbow |
| Short Blades | Dagger • Quick blade • Rapier • Short sword |
| Staves | Lajatang • Magical staff • Quarterstaff |
| Throwing | Boomerang • Dart • Javelin • Large rock • Stone • Throwing net |
